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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It has a tropical climate with temperatures ranging around 20 to 30′C. Kuala Lumpur is located at the west coast of the Peninsular of Malaysia where monsoon rains usually takes place around November to February. During non-monsoon season, Kuala Lumpur is usually hot and dry during the day and rather cooling at night. There are manyattractions in Kuala Lumpur as well as in other states. This explains why Malaysia is the 11th most visited country in the world. In Kuala Lumpur alone, tourist attractions are limitless.

Petronas Twin Towers / KLCC

Probably the most famous and frequently photographed Malaysian landmark, this striking build ing was, for a time, the world’s tallest at 452m. You can queue for a ticket to visit the skybridge but you do not really need to – the best place to admire the construction is at ground level from a spot in the adjoining park known as KLCC. A trip to the Twin Towers could include visiting the giant shopping mall (Suria KLCC) at the foot of the towers, the Petrosains museum, Aquaria (an impres sive oceanarium) or even a concert at the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower)

A massive structure is the KL Tower, a 421m high telecommunications and broadcasting tower and one of the world’s tallest. Built on top of a small hill, its height above sea level is 515m and you can get the best views of KL and the surrounding districts from its observation deck and revolving restaurant. At the foot of the Tower is Bukit Nanas, a surviving area of rainforest in the heart of the city which is open to explore.

Merdeka Square

The copper-domed Sultan Abdul Samad Building on Merdeka Square in the heart of the city is probably KL’s most recognizable landmark. Together with its neighbouring heritage buildings this is one of the capital’s top tourist attractions.

KL Railway Station

An equally famous historic landmark is the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station built in 1910 in Anglo-Mughal architectural style and designed by AB Hubback who was also the architect for many other famous buildings in Malaysia .Railway enthusiasts and heritage lovers will appreciate the station building which contains a modest railway museum.

Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens

This green lung in the heart of the city contains many of the top KL attractions such as the popular KL Bird PArk, the neighbouring Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens, the nearby Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park and some of KL’s top museums such as the excellent Islamic Arts Museumand the fascinating Royal Malaysian Police Museum.

Petaling Street & Central Market

In the bustling heart of old KL, the so-called Chinatown district includes Petaling Street, famous for its street market, together with temples, restaurants, herbal remedy shops and so on. A few streets away is Central Market, a heritage building where you can find an extensive selection of Malaysian handicrafts, wood carvings, batik, pewterware, art works and other gift and souvenir items. There are also some popular restaurants here.

Bintang Walk

Shopaholics should find satisfaction in this prime shopping district which includes many of Kl’s most popular shopping malls and plenty of eating choices. Pavilion Mall is one of the newer, up-market malls. It also boasts one of the top food courts in the country.

Thean Hou Temple

This large and ornately decorated Chinese temple is dedicated to the Goddess Thean Hou (Tian Hou) and is a hugely popular place to visit among the local Chinese community especially during religious holidays and festivals. Foreign tourists and photographers are frequent visitors too.

Batu Caves

It is a massive cave temple on the northern fringes of the city. Be prepared to climb a lot of stairs to see the main cave.

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